Autumn calving

Suckler cow numbers on the rise

It’s the first time in over 10 years we’ve seen a rise in the number of suckler cows in the country, with an extra 19,000 cows on farms on 31 July 2026 compared to the same date in 2025.

BREEDING & HEALTH 30 September 2026

Suckler cow numbers on the rise

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Selecting bulls for winter milk

Selecting bulls for winter milk

WINTER MILK 26 September 2026

The state of play for winter milk production

The state of play for winter milk production

WINTER MILK 26 September 2026

Tirlán sets August milk price and four-month milk price floor

Tirlán sets August milk price and four-month milk price floor

Tirlán sets August milk price and four-month milk price floor

NEWS 18 September 2026

Grass + Beef: big variation in a small country

Grass + Beef: big variation in a small country

Grass + Beef: big variation in a small country

GRASS & FEEDING 26 August 2026

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My Farming Week: Conal O’Leary, Gortahork, Co Donegal

My Farming Week: Conal O’Leary, Gortahork, Co Donegal

Donegal dairy farmer Conal O’Leary is milking 55 Holstein cows through what’s believed to be the most north westerly milking robot in Europe.

NEWS 26 November 2025

Tirlán announces three-month weather support payment on milk

Tirlán announces three-month weather support payment on milk

Milk delivered to the co-op in August is running 8% behind the same period last year, as the co-op also announces liquid milk, autumn calving and seasonality payment rates.

NEWS 26 November 2025

No respite for drought-stricken farmers

No respite for drought-stricken farmers

Farmers in the southeast of the country have been hit hardest but there are many other regions in the south and midlands contending with negligible growth

GRASS & FEEDING 26 November 2025

Beef Management: managing grass, autumn-calving cows and first-calved heifers

Beef Management: managing grass, autumn-calving cows and first-calved heifers

Martin Merrick discusses managing tight grass and fodder supplies, calving commencing in autumn-calving herds and preferential treatment of first-calved heifers.

MANAGEMENT 26 November 2025

Weekend weather: colder temperatures on the way

Weekend weather: colder temperatures on the way

Temperatures are set to drop slightly across the final weekend before Christmas, with some mixed weather also forecast.

NEWS 26 November 2025

Beef management: bedding materials, winter AI and soil testing

Beef management: bedding materials, winter AI and soil testing

Martin Merrick gives advice on using appropriate bedding for your system, ensuring autumn calving cows get back in calf and soil testing over the winter period.

MANAGEMENT 26 November 2025

Beef Management: autumn indoor breeding, TAMS and drafting cattle

Beef Management: autumn indoor breeding, TAMS and drafting cattle

Martin Merrick discusses managing autumn calving cows now that we are in breeding season, the upcoming TAMS deadline and drafting cattle for slaughter.

MANAGEMENT 26 November 2025

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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